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A pool area with a clear view of palm trees and mountains in the background.

A modern room with a large window overlooking a cityscape and mountains.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

A restaurant with a long blue bench, white chairs, and hanging rattan lamps.

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

Cairns Central Business District, 1.8 mi from DFO Cairns

Dave

£156

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a desk with a chair.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a wooden floor, a black and beige rug, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a heater, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a small table.

2. Floriana Boutique Hotel

Cairns North, 1.8 mi from DFO Cairns

carlos

£111

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A rooftop pool area with a large glass dome structure, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, a central bar, and a distinctive ceiling design.

A modern building with a sign for 'SDY KITCHEN STREET POOL'.

A hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

3. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

Cairns Central Business District, 1.9 mi from DFO Cairns

Taylor

£181

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a large mirror, a coffee table with flowers, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception area with a staircase leading to upper floors, a reception desk, and a seating area with a floral-patterned sofa.

A storefront with 'Abbott Chairs' signage, a glass door entrance, and a visible car parked outside.

A staircase with a glass railing leading to a landing.

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.8 mi from DFO Cairns

Alok

£121

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern two-story house with a covered patio, a driveway, and landscaped garden with palm trees.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a sink, and a potted plant. There is a round table with a fruit bowl and two wicker chairs.

A modern living room with a gray sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with wicker chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

5. Cairns Southgate Hotel

0.8 mi from DFO Cairns

Rachel

£77

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A balcony with a view of the sea, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a glass wall reflecting the interior.

A modern atrium with a curved glass ceiling, allowing natural light to illuminate a patterned floor.

An indoor dining area with tables set for a meal, large windows with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a decorative harp in the center.

A landscaped garden with palm trees and a view of the water.

6. Hilton Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.9 mi from DFO Cairns

Micheala

£150

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A bar area with a long counter, shelves of liquor bottles, a dartboard, and a dartboard game.

A hotel with a sign advertising the best steaks, a sports bar, and a restaurant.

A large meeting room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a patterned carpet.

7. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

0.8 mi from DFO Cairns

Tammara

£71

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a built-in stove.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble backsplash, and a bar area with stools.

A poolside view of a hotel with multiple balconies, clear pool water, and surrounding palm trees.

A fountain with a decorative basin, flanked by potted plants, set against a building facade with a balcony.

8. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

Cairns Central Business District, 1.8 mi from DFO Cairns

Stephen

£111

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A lush garden with a wooden pathway leading to a building.

An outdoor seating area with white chairs and green cushions, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.

A beach with palm trees and clear blue water.

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

Cairns North, 1.8 mi from DFO Cairns

Laura

£104

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A neatly made bed with white and black bedding, a wooden nightstand, and a view of greenery through a sliding glass door.

A living room with a blue sofa, a TV, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

An outdoor area with a covered walkway, string lights, and various plants.

10. Reef Gateway Apartments

Cairns North, 1.7 mi from DFO Cairns

Jean

£144

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern indoor space with a dining area, seating, and a large wall with greenery.

A modern building with a grey car parked in front.

A modern hotel lobby with a large digital screen displaying the name "Bailey," comfortable seating areas, and a well-lit atrium with a patterned ceiling.

A bar with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, a cash register, and a bar counter.

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

Cairns Central Business District, 1.7 mi from DFO Cairns

Paul

£132

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A poolside area with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of buildings in the background.

A modern hotel room with a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the city.

12. Pullman Cairns International

Cairns Central Business District, 1.9 mi from DFO Cairns

Catherine

£137

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the city and mountains.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

A room with wicker furniture, large paintings of a beach, and multiple hanging light fixtures.

13. Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.9 mi from DFO Cairns

Leonie

£105

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A wooden boardwalk with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

A balcony with two yellow chairs, a small round table, and a view of the sea and greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a telephone, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a bed, and a TV.

14. Oaks Cairns Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.9 mi from DFO Cairns

Terri

£138

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a large patterned carpet, and two curved sofas with blue cushions.

An outdoor seating area with tables and benches, a pool, and a bar.

An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and surrounding greenery.

15. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Cairns Central Business District, 1.7 mi from DFO Cairns

Suzanne

£147

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious living area with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a television.

A large bed with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a body of water through large glass doors.

A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, and a view of a lake and mountains through large sliding doors.

A modern hotel with multiple balconies, a prominent wedding venue, and a clear blue sky.

16. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.8 mi from DFO Cairns

Michelle

£237

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel with a pool area, multiple balconies, and a well-lit exterior.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central fountain, and lush tropical landscaping.

A multi-level atrium with balconies, indoor plants, and a central water feature.

A buffet with various fruits and vegetables, including bananas, lemons, and grapes.

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

Cairns Central Business District, 1.8 mi from DFO Cairns

James

£115

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a dining area with white chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a view of the mountains through large windows.

A modern building with a staircase and a car parked in front.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a glass table, and a ceiling fan.

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

Cairns North, 1.7 mi from DFO Cairns

Giannina

£136

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with large windows, a white brick counter, and blue chairs.

A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a dining table, and a sofa.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, plush seating, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

19. The Benson Hotel

Cairns Central Business District, 1.7 mi from DFO Cairns

Jim

£135

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern hotel with self-contained apartments, a swimming pool, and a BBQ area.

An aerial view of a coral reef with clear blue waters and a distant shoreline.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

20. Cairns City Palms

Cairns North, 1.6 mi from DFO Cairns

Hannah

£73

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to DFO Cairns

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crystalbrook Flynn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Floriana Boutique Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Abbott Boutique Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Cairns Southgate Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 27 reviews	View

Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

8/10 Good

"Excellent room with a beautiful view, great location to walk everywhere. The only issue which was constant that the wifi was not working properly in our room, we constantly were kicked off of it and no fix was offered, even though I identified this issue right away, it’s a shame as otherwise this is a perfect hotel."

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The property had everything I required. It was easy to get to the city & highway North or South. Would definitely stay again."

Pacific Hotel Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay close to restaurants"

Cairns Southgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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The Oceanfront Cairns

8/10 Good

"Limited parking in exposed front park lot, otherwise it was street parking. One lift operating which took a while during peak time close to checkout. Bit of construction work going on. Otherwise spacious great room (just unfortunate that there is a small step into the bathroom which is a toe catcher, and shower glass doesn’t cover enough whereby the floor outside gets very wet)."

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

8/10 Good

"Great location. Dated but functional , large clean ,rooms. No block out blinds so room is very lit up from carpark lighting at night and early morning sun through the plantation shutters common to this area. If you need darkness to sleep , bring a mask If you want fresh air ,have to jam the front door open as not opening front windows. ( room has excellent ceiling fan and good A/c )"

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

8/10 Good

"Great room and location. I woke up with sun rise above"

Hilton Cairns

10/10 Excellent

"Landon checked us in and out. He was delightful. The breakfast was fantastic with a wonderful view. Loved our harbor view and how centrally it was located. Great stay!"

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

8/10 Good

"Great pool and included breakfast. Rooms not that good for price. Had to ask repeatedly for room to be made up."

Other attractions near DFO Cairns

A train carriage with red seats and windows.

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

8.6/10 (5,059 reviews)

During your visit to Tropical North Waterfront, you can do some window-shopping at Cairns Central Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Cairns Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cairns Museum during your trip to Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Cazalys Stadium

Catch an event at Cazalys Stadium during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Cazalys Cairns

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Cazalys Cairns during your travels in Cairns? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

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Barlow Park

8.8/10 (18 reviews)

Catch an event at Barlow Park during your trip to Cairns. Discover the spectacular coral reefs and shops in this walkable area.

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Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

During your trip to Cairns, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Anderson Street Conservation Park

Explore the great outdoors at Anderson Street Conservation Park, a lovely green space in Cairns. Take some time to visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Cairns Performing Arts Centre

8.4/10 (11 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Cairns Performing Arts Centre during your stay in Tropical North Waterfront. Discover the spectacular coral reefs in this walkable area or enjoy its local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around DFO Cairns?

DFO Cairns is located in a welcoming area of Cairns known for its coral reefs and beautiful ocean views. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 71 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to DFO Cairns?

Adjacent to DFO Cairns, Motel Nomad Cairns is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good choices close by include Palm Royale Cairns and Cairns Southgate Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near DFO Cairns?

Expedia has 71 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from DFO Cairns.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near DFO Cairns, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near DFO Cairns.

What can I see and do near DFO Cairns?

You can watch performances at Bulmba-ja Arts Centre, Rondo Theatre and Tanks Arts Centre if you're interested in local theatre. Spend some time wandering around Cairns Esplanade Charles Street Parkland, Muddy's Playground and Centenary Lakes Botanic Gardens. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Reef Teach and Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.

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Our top choices for DFO Cairns hotels

1. Crystalbrook Flynn

2. Floriana Boutique Hotel

3. The Reef Hotel Casino Cairns - Handwritten Collection

4. The Abbott Boutique Hotel

5. Cairns Southgate Hotel

6. Hilton Cairns

7. Nightcap at Balaclava Hotel

8. Il Palazzo Boutique Apartments

9. Cairns Harbourside Hotel

10. Reef Gateway Apartments

11. Crystalbrook Bailey

12. Pullman Cairns International

13. Pacific Hotel Cairns

14. Oaks Cairns Hotel

15. Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

16. Piermonde Apartments - Cairns

17. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cairns

18. 201 Lake Street Apartments

19. The Benson Hotel

20. Cairns City Palms

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Top DFO Cairns Hotel Reviews

Cairns Plaza Hotel

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

Pacific Hotel Cairns

Cairns Southgate Hotel

The Oceanfront Cairns

Ramada By Wyndham Cairns City Centre

Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns

Hilton Cairns

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Other attractions near DFO Cairns

Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Cairns Museum

Cazalys Stadium

Cazalys Cairns

Barlow Park

Stockland Cairns Shopping Centre

Anderson Street Conservation Park

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

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